The Wiz

The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is a musical retelling of Frank Baum’s “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” set in the context of African-American culture. With an infectious funky soul score and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, THE WIZ brought renewed relevance to a timeless classic. The 1975 Broadway production was like nothing Broadway had ever seen, and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score.

The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is a musical retelling of Frank Baum’s “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” set in the context of African-American culture. With an infectious funky soul score and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, THE WIZ brought renewed relevance to a timeless classic. The 1975 Broadway production was like nothing Broadway had ever seen, and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score.